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dormitory

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdɔrməˌtɔri/ · UK /ˈdɔːmɪtri/

dormitory means: A building where students or other groups live, with some facilities shared.

noun

SHARED RESIDENCEB1

A building where students or other groups live, with some facilities shared.

  • She lives in a dormitory.
  • The college built two new dormitories.
  • Our dormitory has a shared kitchen on each floor.

Similar words: dorm, residence hall

Common phrases: student dormitory, college dormitory, live in a dormitory

SHARED SLEEPING ROOMB2

A large room where several people sleep in separate beds.

  • We slept in a dormitory.
  • The hostel has a dormitory with twelve beds.
  • Someone was snoring in the dormitory all night.

Similar words: dorm, sleeping room

Common phrases: shared dormitory, hostel dormitory, dormitory bed

Questions about dormitory

What does dormitory mean?

A building where students or other groups live, with some facilities shared.

What is dormitory in other languages?

Türkçe: yurt · Español: residencia estudiantil · Français: résidence universitaire · Deutsch: Wohnheim · Italiano: residenza studentesca · 日本語: 寮

How do you pronounce dormitory?

In American English /ˈdɔrməˌtɔri/; in British English /ˈdɔːmɪtri/.

How do you use dormitory in a sentence?

She lives in a dormitory. The college built two new dormitories.

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